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Entries for January 2026

Blessed Sacrament Parish Masses starting 10:00am or later on Sunday, January 25th have been cancelled
Due to the impeding storm, which is forecast to start in our area around 10:00am tomorrow, we have cancelled the following Masses on Sunday, January 25th: 10:00am at St. Bernard 10:30am at St. Matthew (no live stream) Noon at St. Bernard We will be live streaming the 4:00pm ...

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Youth Ministry Living Stations of the Cross-First Rehearsal Postponed until February 1st
Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsals - Due to the storm this weekend, rehearsals will begin Sunday February 1st Rehearsals will be 6:00-8:00pm at St. Bernard Church Every Sunday from February 1-March 29 (except Superbowl Sunday—February 8) We have many roles to fill and need actors, n...

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Youth of the Year Award -  Deadline Line to Apply is February 1st
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 and 6626 are seeking nominations for the Youth of the Year Award. All parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish should encourage any High School Senior who serves their parish, school, and community to apply. Applicants should share their interests and achievemen...

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Would You Like to Join in a Lenten Community for Prayer and Reflection?
Click here to register by February 20th We will come together once a week to reflect on the scriptures for the coming Sunday as we pray, reflection and surrender to the Lord. This year we are using the CRUX (Cross) program from Ascension Press which includes daily reflections in addition to ou...

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Book Chat with Fr. Rick & Deacon Mike
Tuesday, February 17th 6:30 – 8:00PM St. Bernard Church Hall Come join a wine & cheese for a book chat about Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly with Father Rick and Deacon Mike! The Knights of Columbus gifted us copies of the book at Christmas—the...

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Celebrate Fat Tuesday with... Breakfast For Dinner
February 17th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Cost is $7 for kids | $10 for adults | $25 for families of 4+ This is a fundraiser for the Young Adult Ministry Poland Pilgramage

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Join us for Our Bread & Soup Supper
Saturday, February 21st following the 5pm Mass at St. Matthew Church Hosted by the Faith Formation Classes and BSP Youth Ministry Proceeds to Benefit Clairvaux House Tickets are $10 per person, or $30 per family and will be available soon! The evening will include delicious home-mad...

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on January 15, 2026 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Blessed Sacrament Parish Gift Card Sale January 31st & February 1st after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: February 7th & 8th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Quest...

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Save the date for Vacation Bible School 2026!
July 13th-17th 9am-Noon St. Bernard Parish Center Open to children in grades K-6 during the 2026/2027 school year  

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Third Friday Adoration - January

Posted on January 13, 2026 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - January
We gather on the 1st & 3rd Friday of each month to adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This is a great opportunity for peaceful reflection, personal prayer or just relaxing in Jesus’ presence, speaking, and listening to him. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: Third Fri...

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Mass Intention Offerings & Guidelines
As directed by the diocese, offerings for Mass Intentions, weekday and weekend, will now be $15. Sanctuary Lamp offerings (lit from Sunday-Saturday) will continue to be $25. Click here to request a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp (Memorial) intention. If you need assistance, please contact Cheryl Caban...

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Church Offices Closed - Monday, January 19th
All Church offices will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. If you need assistance, please leave a message at:         St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 or       ...

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life
Join our Bishop in representing our Norwich Diocese by peacefully and joyfully witnessing to the sanctity of all human life, and the beauty and dignity of every human person. We begin with a Mass for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich on Thursday, ...

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Young Adult Spirituality Discussion
Please join the Young Adult Ministry (ages 21-40) in discussing spirituality through Flannery O'Connor.  Wednesdays at 7:15pm January 7th - February 11th in the St. Bernard Parish Center Email yam@cath-comm.org for more details.

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Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage

Posted on January 03, 2026 in: General News

Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage
Travel through the lives of three modern saints! Open to young adults ages 21-40 Click here to learn more Interested in supporting this pilgrimage? Donate here!

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Volunteers Needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word at St. Matthew Church
Please Consider Volunteering for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Ministry at St. Matthew Church. We offer CLW during the 10:30am Mass on Sundays for kids who have not yet received their First Holy Communion. We are looking for volunteers who can share their time once a mont...

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We are Looking for Baskets

Posted on January 01, 2026 in: General News

We are Looking for Baskets
For the past year, the Evangelization Ministry has been delivering Welcome Baskets to the new parishioners in our church community. These baskets include a tea towel, Trappist Monastery jam, a cross, a BSP candle and literature about the parish. We have delivered over 60 baskets so far this year! ...

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